Funding awarded for TB research
The St Andrews tuberculosis research group together with global health partners have won a €4.9 million grant from the European Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP). Led by…
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Exercise prescriptions needed to get patients active
A nation-wide health initiative, that will be rolled out widely in GP practices next year, will only work if formal referrals and prescriptions are used, according to a new study led by the University of St Andrews.…
Dean of Medicine made an Honorary Fellow of the British Pharmacological Society
Prof David Crossman has been made an Honorary Life Fellow of the British Pharmacological Society in recognition of sustained excellence and leadership in science, healthcare, and public service. This is a fabulous…
Diabetes Educational Meeting
The School of Medicine is delighted to continue its long support of Prof Ian Campbell, Emeritus Professor of Medicine, and Merck in running a Post-Graduate educational meeting, ‘Expanding the Benefits of Metformin:…
St Andrews academic co-opted to support UK Covid-19 response
Dr Muge Cevik from the School of Medicine at the University of St Andrews has been appointed to support the UK Government’s scientific advisory group. She has been co-opted to NERVTAG (New and Emerging Respiratory…
Obituary – Alan Gibb
Alan Gibb, a former Senior Lecturer at the University of St Andrews and instrumental in the introduction of the OSCE, has passed away.
Young Academy of Scotland
Dr Gozde Ozakinci has been invited to be a member of RSE Young Academy of Scotland. As part of this membership, Dr Ozakinci will work on connecting various disciplines with the aim of facilitating signposting and…
Reopening Primary Schools during the Pandemic
It is inexcusable to open nonessential services for adults this summer if it forces students to remain at home even part-time this fall. As communities and families navigate the complicated issues around reopening…
ECLS trial shows reduction in late-stage diagnoses of lung cancer
Lung cancer affects more than 5000 people every year in Scotland and within a year 4000 have died, usually because the diagnosis is made too late for curative treatment. Now results from the Early detection of Cancer…
Research identifies how doctor-patient interactions can increase physical activity
Patients are open to have conversations about physical activity programmes in the community to improve their health, if recommended by their doctor, new research led by the University of St Andrews has found. The…